The European Commission has approved an €11 billion French State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted on June 25, 2025. The scheme will run for 20 years, and aims to support the transition towards a net-zero economy and contribute to the EU’s 2030 renewable energy targets.
The scheme will support the construction and operation of three floating offshore wind farms, one off the coast of Southern Brittany and two in the Mediterranean Sea, each with an expected capacity of 500 MW and an annual generation of approximately 2.2 TWh. The aid will be given as direct price support.
Aid will be granted through a transparent and non-discriminatory bidding process, selecting one beneficiary per offshore zone. Additionally, it will be provided in the form of a monthly variable premium under a two-way Contract for Difference (CfD). The premium will be calculated by comparing a reference price, determined in the tender offer submitted by the beneficiary (pay-as-bid), with the actual market price of electricity.
